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Internet Providers in Potomac, Maryland

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Home Internet in Potomac, MD

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.9%
    Potomac speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 99.4%
    Potomac speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.2%

Best Internet Providers in Potomac, MD

Xfinity ranks as the top internet service provider in Potomac, Maryland. With a robust cable connection, it offers a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. Its coverage spans across 98% of the location, ensuring almost all residents can access its services. Starting at $35 per month, Xfinity provides high-speed internet that is value for money and suitable for activities requiring substantial bandwidth, such as streaming and gaming.

Following closely behind is Verizon with a fiber connection type. Matching Xfinity's coverage at 98%, Verizon also has a wide reach within Potomac. The provider's maximum download speed stands at 940 Mbps, slightly lower than Xfinity but still significantly fast for most users' needs. At a $49.99 per month starting price, it offers reliable connectivity to consumers seeking speedy internet without interruptions or lags. T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet takes third place, with its innovative 5G technology providing speeds ranging from 33-245 Mbps depending on network conditions. However, its coverage is considerably less extensive than the first two providers', reaching only about 41% of Potomac and priced at $50 monthly. The diverse availability of cable and fiber connections covering nearly all of Potomac, combined with fixed wireless options, ensures residents have multiple choices when selecting their preferred ISP based on their specific requirements and budget constraints.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
41.17%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
  • Verizon
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
98.9%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Potomac, MD

Provider Connection Types in Potomac, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Potomac, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.21%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
97.89999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Potomac, MD

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Potomac, MD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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